SICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny, 485-466 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.32 gms), struck under Gelon I, ca. 480-475 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Fine Style. HGC-2, 1306; Boehringer-65 (V32/R43); SNG ANS-16 (same dies). Obverse: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving quadriga right; above, crowning Nike flying right; Reverse: Diademed head of Arethousa right; four dolphins around. Presenting tremendous overall detail in the hair of Arethousa, this charmingly bold specimen features an attractive tone and some shimmering hints of brilliance in the fields. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
